Meaning of the word "disobedience is the true foundation of liberty" in English
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disobedience is the true foundation of liberty
US /ˌdɪs.əˈbiː.di.əns ɪz ðə truː faʊnˈdeɪ.ʃən əv ˈlɪb.ɚ.ti/
UK /ˌdɪs.əˈbiː.di.əns ɪz ðə truː faʊnˈdeɪ.ʃən əv ˈlɪb.ə.ti/
Phrase
A philosophical statement suggesting that the refusal to obey unjust laws or authority is the essential basis for achieving and maintaining freedom.
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Henry David Thoreau's essays often reflect the idea that disobedience is the true foundation of liberty.
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Activists argue that disobedience is the true foundation of liberty when facing oppressive regimes.